A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8858546 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 94262562 epoch_slot_no: 345762 block_no: 8858369 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 87570 time: 2023-06-03 21:47:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7054228b9942634459e46466c9c938d98c6c7a700e1d41184d30d5b98e9ae2abBlock Operator
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